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Table 2 Operative outcome

From: Risk factors for delayed perineal wound healing and its impact on prolonged hospital stay after abdominoperineal resection

 

No. (%)

Range (SD)

Median operation time (mins)

240

115–590 (83.1)

Median blood loss (mL)

250

30–2300 (349.9)

Laparoscopic operation

28 (12.2)

 

Resection of adjacent pelvic organs

32 (14.0)

 

Perineal wound-related complication

91 (39.7)

 

 Delayed wound healing (>30 days)

86 (37.6)

 

 Superficial infection

27 (11.8)

 

 Dehiscence

22 (9.6)

 

 Deep or pelvic abscess

7 (3.1)

 

 Persistent discharging sinus

3 (1.3)

 

 Bleeding

3 (1.3)

 

 Pressure sore

1 (0.4)

 

Re-operation for perineal wounds

9 (3.9)

 

Median perineal wound healing time (days)

23

9–578 (65.1)

Median hospital stay (days)

13

8–57 (7.9)